Page 1: Table Of Contents
Installation Instructions Original Instructions POINT I/O Cold Junction Compensation Wiring Base Assembly Catalog Number 1734-TBCJC Topic Page Important User Information Environment and Enclosure Prevent Electrostatic Discharge Special Conditions for Safe Use Electrical Safety Considerations Before You Begin Install the Wiring Base...
Page 2: Important User Information
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
Page 3: Environment And Enclosure
POINT I/O Cold Junction Compensation Wiring Base Assembly Environment and Enclosure ATTENTION: This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2 industrial environment, in overvoltage Category II applications (as defined in EN/IEC 60664-1), at altitudes up to 2000 m (6562 ft) without derating.
Page 4: Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
POINT I/O Cold Junction Compensation Wiring Base Assembly Prevent Electrostatic Discharge ATTENTION: This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, which can cause internal damage and affect normal operation. Follow these guidelines when you handle this equipment: • Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static.
Page 5: Electrical Safety Considerations
POINT I/O Cold Junction Compensation Wiring Base Assembly Electrical Safety Considerations ATTENTION: • This equipment is certified for use only within the surrounding air temperature range of -20…+55 °C (-4…+131 °F). The equipment must not be used outside of this range.
Page 6: Install The Wiring Base
POINT I/O Cold Junction Compensation Wiring Base Assembly Install the Wiring Base 1. Position the wiring base vertically above the installed units (adapter, power supply, or existing module). 2. Slide the wiring base down allowing the interlocking side pieces to engage the adjacent module or adapter.
Page 7 POINT I/O Cold Junction Compensation Wiring Base Assembly 3. If an I/O module is installed, snap the RTB handle into place on the module. Hook the RTB end into the mounting base end, and rotate until it locks into place.
Page 8: Remove A Mounting Base
POINT I/O Cold Junction Compensation Wiring Base Assembly WARNING: For 1734-TOPS and 1734-TOP3S, to latch and unlatch the wire, insert a bladed screwdriver (catalog number 1492-N90 – 3 mm diameter) into the opening at approximately 97° (blade surface is parallel with top surface of the opening) and press in (do not push up or down).
Page 9: Specifications
POINT I/O Cold Junction Compensation Wiring Base Assembly Specifications General Specifications Attribute Value Terminal base screw torque 0.5...0.6 (5...7 lb-in.) N•m Supply voltage 28.8V DC, 120/240V AC Supply current 10 A maximum 65 x 12 x 133.4 mm Dimensions, approx., HxWxD (2.56 x 0.472 x 5.25 in.)
Page 10 POINT I/O Cold Junction Compensation Wiring Base Assembly Environmental Specifications Attribute Value IEC 60068-2-27 (Test Ea, unpackaged shock): Shock, nonoperating 50 g Emissions IEC 61000-6-4 IEC 61000-4-2: ESD immunity 6 kV contact discharges 8 kV air discharges IEC 61000-4-3: 10V/m with 1 kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 80...2000 MHz...
Page 11 POINT I/O Cold Junction Compensation Wiring Base Assembly Certifications Certification Value (When Product Is Marked) Terminal blocks – Component c-UL-us UL recognized. See UL File E195367. European Union 2014/30/EU EMC Directive, compliant with: • EN 61326-1; Measurement/Control/Laboratory use, Industrial requirements •...
Page 12 POINT I/O Cold Junction Compensation Wiring Base Assembly Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 1734-IN583C-EN-P - January 2019...
Page 13 POINT I/O Cold Junction Compensation Wiring Base Assembly Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 1734-IN583C-EN-P - January 2019...
Page 14 POINT I/O Cold Junction Compensation Wiring Base Assembly Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 1734-IN583C-EN-P - January 2019...
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